Stoty Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Oh boy.... I bet this thread gets "interesting" quick quickly! Sportsnet Link So there we were Wednesday night on Hockey Central, Jeff Marek, Nick Kypreos, John Garrett and I discussing the merits of Patrick Roy versus Martin Brodeur. And then the topic of what the Vancouver Canucks are going to do in goal when the NHL returns came up. To the shock of many, I blurted out that the Roberto Luongo-to-Toronto Maple Leafs deal “was done.” As with anything said on TV, the Twittersphere exploded for 36 hours with Leafs and Canucks fans wanting to know my source, who was involved, how the two teams could talk during a lockout -- all legitimate questions for a deal of such magnitude. Obviously, neither team confirmed my story, nor should they. Quite frankly, without a CBA in place, trades can’t occur, and team officials publicly discussing any player transactions would result in some sort fine from New York. However, I have been told that the next time Roberto Luongo plays in the NHL, he will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It is from a reputable source. End of story. I do not know who or what he will be traded for, and believe it or not, I don’t think general managers Mike Gillis and Brian Burke know either. The rules of any new collective bargaining agreement will dictate the actual transaction. Common sense, which seems to be in great shortage these days, puts Luongo in Toronto for a few key reasons. The Leafs can handle his salary, and there is a huge need in Toronto for a veteran goaltender. The Leafs organization is very familiar with Luongo’s talent, ability and personality. It is an excellent fit. As I have said all along, the deal in place is all contingent on what the new CBA says. John Shannon is an analyst on Hockeycentral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 John Shannon just got fired.... haha, well lets see what happens with that. I would love to see Roberto in a leafs jersey. I think having a highly skilled perenially beat up by the media goalie is exactly what Scrivens and Reimer need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I would love to see Roberto in a leafs jersey NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 What a compliment to an under achieving team, an under achieving goalie!! Good luck with that :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Luuuuuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 You heard it here first. If Luongo plays for the leafs, the leafs make the playoffs in year 1. He won't win them a cup, but he will get them in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Buuuongo, bad signing if true Edited October 19, 2012 by danbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 very bad idea...so its probably true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I,ll bet,Frank D'Angelo,is behind this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 You heard it here first. If Luongo plays for the leafs, the leafs make the playoffs in year 1. He won't win them a cup, but he will get them in the playoffs. Then out first round....that's how Bobby Lu rolls, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I think he plays enough to get into the playoffs but doesn't carry them in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 To good to be true. The Leafs dont make good decisions. Ill beleve it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 At this point I don't think it could do any further harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 what's this thing you call the 'NHL' as I'm stuck behind a locked door... (no I don't play NHL hockey for the newbies, I may type like I do but I don't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye'm Fishing Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Luongo is done like dinner so it would make perfect sense for the Laffs to trade for him. Hey Burkie, got another brutal trade left in ya? I think so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 If he thought the media and fans were tough in Vancouver, haha, he's going to get eaten alive as a Leaf. I've always been a fan of Luongo since his junior days, but just don't think he's clutch. I personally wouldn't like the acquisition if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 There are four things more likely to happen in the world of sport before the Leafs win another Stanley Cup: 1) Soccer fans will be collectively awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2) Cleveland will erect a statue honouring Art Modell 3) The Washington Generals will be crowned NBA champions 4) Brooklyn will declare a Walter O'Malley appreciation day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 x2 x3 he didn't go well on the solid Vancouver team, he would do alot worse with 40 plus shots a night, 15 of those shots being high quality chances, in Toronto I'm a Leaf fan, but they have to stop going after guys like that, we've seen it too many times before, The Oilers are doing it right, draft and rebuild with young talent if we get Luongo, it will set us back huge, I hope this is just a bad rumour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Luongo is done like dinner so it would make perfect sense for the Laffs to trade for him. Hey Burkie, got another brutal trade left in ya? I think so!!! brutal trade? care to give an example? i for one dont think luongo is done. Cujo and Belfour did pretty well as Leafs when they were "Past their prime" and there are a million other goaltenders who just got better as they got older. Hasek, Brodeur, Osgood, tim thomas, etc. love all the Burke haters here. He is building the team the right way. Beauchemin for Lupul & Gardiner is one of the greatest trades ive seen. Edited October 20, 2012 by Boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Oilers are doing it right, draft and rebuild with young talent not every team has the luxury of a top 5 pick every year. we'll see how right they are doing it when those rookie contracts expire and its time to pay all that young talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoil Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 A potential trade in the locked out NHL gets to page 2!!Really why care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 A potential trade in the locked out NHL gets to page 2!!Really why care. A little fun maybe?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 x3 he didn't go well on the solid Vancouver team, he would do alot worse with 40 plus shots a night, 15 of those shots being high quality chances, in Toronto I'm a Leaf fan, but they have to stop going after guys like that, we've seen it too many times before, The Oilers are doing it right, draft and rebuild with young talent if we get Luongo, it will set us back huge, I hope this is just a bad rumour X4 :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 not every team has the luxury of a top 1 pick every year. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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